The garbage cans within the establishment are not being maintained
in a sanitary matter. They are exhibiting a black mildew (and in
some instances) a mold type build-up. The stainless steel covered
table that is located near the plant telephone has many rust flakes
accumulating on the bottom shelf from the under side of the table
and quite possibly the legs and is need of cleaning as there are
plastic product pans and other various equipment being stored there.
In the shipping/receiving area, there is what appears to be loose
insulation and debris which has accumulated between the small scale
and the freezer box. In the kill floor area, the pole that is used
to hang roller hooks onto the carcass rail has a large amount of a
light colored buildup of foreign residue which would come in contact
with employees’ hands. Also in the kill floor area, the red
water hose located beside the head inspection rack has a thick,
black residue build up along the length of the hose. In the
processing room, the exhaust air /return vent that is located over
the boning tables is begging to rust through the paint and could
potentially lead to product contamination. Having spoken with Gerald
about this, he stated that he is in contact with somebody to replace
the entire vent with something that will not rust in the future.
These are failures to meet the requirements of 416.1, 416.2(b)(1),
416.2(h)(3), 416.4(b). Also observed was the lack of hooks/hangers
for employees to hangs coats and aprons when leaving the processing
area for breaks. I have observed coats and aprons being hung on the
hot water tank in the break room as well as aprons and cutting
gloves being left on a hose that is wound up along a wall outside of
the processing room. This is a failure to meet 416.5(b) as well as
the establishment’s own SSOP. I notified Owner Gerald Jones
that I would be documenting this non-compliance record.

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and
maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of
insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

416.2(b)(1) Construction.
Establishment buildings, including their structures, rooms, and
compartments must be of sound construction, be kept in good repair,
and be of sufficient size to allow for processing, handling, and
storage of product in a manner that does not result in product
adulteration or the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.2(h)(3) Refuse receptacles must be constructed and
maintained in a manner that protects against the creation of
insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.4(b) Non-food-contact surfaces of facilities, equipment,
and utensils used in the operation of the establishment must be
cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the
creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.5(b) Clothing. Aprons, frocks, and other
outer clothing worn by persons who handle product must be of
material that is disposable or readily cleaned. Clean garments must
be worn at the start of each working day and garments must be
changed during the day as often as necessary to prevent adulteration
of product and the creation of insanitary conditions.

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